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47My Summer in Mongolia
In 1993 I spent nine weeks in Mongolia teaching English to a class of Russian language students who were preparing to teach English in the public schools that August. This experience was awesome in that I learned so much about Mongolia and...
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80Genghiz's Girls: A Sestina Poem In Honor of the Women from Genghis Khan's Life and Bloodlines
The sestina poem is almost 900 years old. It requires repetition of the last word in each of the first stanza's six lines in predictable order at the line endings in stanzas 2-7. The sample sestina tells of Genghiz Khan's female descendants.
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64Travelling etiquette - Mongolian style
In Mongolia, there are many customs and social rules that remain an inherent part of traditional Mongolian life. It is not possible or even expected of you to know all the customs or traditions of Mongolia. However, Mongolians are always appreciative when a visitor takes the time to learn some of the rituals and customs. It's a great way of learning about the Mongolian culture, being a responsible traveller and gaining new experiences.
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72The Lost World: A Reality
Now that a prehistoric forest has been found intact and preserved in China, does this show how little we know about our own planet? Should we be doing something about it?
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69Carl Corey Talks About Mongolian Nomads
Carl Corey will lead a photography workshop in Mongolia for Tours Abroad. The teaching will focus on documentary-style images of the Mongolian Nomads going about their daily routines
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66Company Spotlight: Rio Tinto
2011 was the first year Rio Tinto reported no thermal coal production from the United States. The reason? It spunoff US coal assets which were the source of 78% of its entire coal output as recently as 2009. The new company formed is Clear Peak...
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82In Praise of Democracy - A Greensleeves Page
The premise of this essay is that there is no justification under any circumstances for any established nation to deny grown adult men and women the right to decide their own future.
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68Cashmere Bed Socks for Women
Where can you buy cashmere bed socks for women? We've scoured the Mongolian steppe for the finest quality cashmere bed socks available, and we're convinced your toes will never feel the same again.
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76Cashmere Leggings
What should you look for when buying cashmere leggings? Here's a brief buying guide with links to our favorite cashmere leggings and cashmere boot socks.
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75ULAANBAATAR SIGHTSEEING
Ulaanbaatar has beautiful temples, fascinating museums, a huge market, and picturesque life on the streets. Take this tour through Mongolia's exotic capitol. There are many colorful temples in Ulaanbaatar. Narantuul Market is one of the largest...
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